Sous Chef — Classical Cuisine Leader in High-Volume Kitchen

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Sous Chef for Williamsburg Lodge Culinary in Williamsburg, VA. The role leads kitchen teams, develops menus, and ensures high-quality, creatively presented dishes for the dining room.

You will collaborate with Guest Service managers to uphold standards, train staff, and control food costs while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year culinary apprenticeship or an associate degree in culinary arts.
• Working knowledge of basic professional cooking techniques.
• Ability to prepare recipes with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet established food-quality, quantity and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cream, vegetable and clear soups.
• Prepare cream, brown and tomato sauces.
• Work broiler, sauté, banquet and pantry stations as needed.
• Use cooking methods including sautéing, braising, broiling, stewing and baking.
• Follow recipes and established portion, quality and presentation standards.
• Produce the required quantity of food under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary workstation.
• Complete additional duties assigned by culinary leadership.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe execution

Teamwork

Education

Two-year culinary apprenticeship or associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Sous Chef for Williamsburg Lodge Culinary in Williamsburg, VA. The role leads kitchen teams, develops menus, and ensures high-quality, creatively presented dishes for the dining room.

You will collaborate with Guest Service managers to uphold standards, train staff, and control food costs while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a historic setting.